Bifunctional catalytic PVA composites for the one pot synthesis of camphor from camphene

Abstract

The preparation of bifunctional catalysts consisting of PVA containing sulfonic groups and redox functions corresponding to Co(acac)2 occluded in the polymer or encapsulated in zeolite Y dispersed in the polymer matrix, is reported. The catalysts are used in the one pot synthesis of camphor from camphene.